KAPSARC sets new record in Saudi Arabia with five LEED EBOM Platinum certifications

KAPSARC sets new record in Saudi Arabia with five LEED EBOM Platinum certifications

- KAPSARC’s five buildings are the first in Saudi Arabia to have obtained the highest level of LEED-EBOM certification.

- The certificates reflect KAPSARC’s vigorous focus on sustainability across planning, design, construction, and operations.

Riyadh: The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) awarded King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in Saudi Arabia five Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certificates under the Existing Building: Operation and Maintenance (EBOM) rating system with a rating of over 80 points. KAPSARC’s facilities are the only buildings in the Kingdom to have achieved LEED-EBOM Platinum certification.

Platinum LEED-EBOM certifications were awarded to five of KAPSARC's community buildings, which together total 52,284 square meters. The certificates were awarded for achieving the highest international sustainability standards across KAPSARC’s facility design, construction, operations, and maintenance procedures.

All five certificates were obtained in 2021 and 2022 as a testament to KAPSARC’s commitment to environmental and sustainability stewardship.

In 2021, KAPSARC's waste management program diverted 94% of solid waste from landfill through rigorous waste stream audits that eliminated single-use goods and developed an effective waste segregation strategy across multiple stages. During the same period, the Center reduced the compound's water consumption by 30% by utilizing advanced tools and techniques for indoor